Diagnostic Tips

Side Detection System Unavailable or Intermittently Side Blind Zone Stops Working – 2010-2017 Buick Cadillac Chevrolet GMC

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2017 Cadillac Escalade

NHTSA ID Number: 10112773 Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-NA-069   Summary This informational bulletin provides information on If the radar does not see any vehicles, structures, or objects for 15-25 minutes of driving, the system may think its blocked and display the Side Object Detection System Disabled message.   328 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR BUICK CASCADA … Read more

Reduced Propulsion Power without DTCs on Higher Mileage Vehicles – 2012 & 2016 Cadillac Chevrolet Opel

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2016 Cadillac ELR

NHTSA ID Number: 10162109 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC6292C Summary This Preliminary information communicates that a Propulsion Power is reduced message occurs during regular operation, and there are no DTCs present, then contact GM Technical Assistance for direction   3 Affected Products Vehicles MAKE MODEL YEAR CADILLAC ELR 2016 CHEVROLET VOLT 2012 OPEL AMPERA 2012     SEOCONTENT-START Bulletin … Read more

Stalling – Hesitation – Lack Of Performance P018B And/Or P2635 Setting In High Ambient Temperatures – 2013-2017 Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GM, GMC

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2017 Cadillac Escalade

NHTSA ID Number: 10114082 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5507B   Summary This Preliminary information communicates In ambient temperatures 100F (37.7 C)degrees or higher, DTCs P2635 and/or P018B may set.The vehicle may also exhibit a hesitation or stalling condition. Excessively Hot and sustained ambient temperatures over 100F (37.7 C) degrees Mainly in TX, AZ, UT, NV, CA, NM (could … Read more

Noise From Exhaust Valves – 2016-2021 Chevrolet Camaro

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2017 Chevrolet Camaro

NHTSA ID Number: 10201282 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIC6289B Summary This Preliminary Information communicates information to assist dealership technicians in diagnosing an exhaust related noise on these vehicles.     Condition Some customers may comment on a Check Engine Light (CEL) or an exhaust noise. Upon further inspection,  DTCs P12FD or a P12F0 may be set.   Cause … Read more

Rough Idle Or Vibration In Drive – 2014-2015 Chevrolet Silverado & GMC Sierra

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2015 Chevrolet Silverado

NHTSA ID Number: 10125978 Manufacturer Communication Number: PIP5137C Summary This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a rough idle and/or a vibration at idle in gear. Technician will need to try centering the engine and transmission mount. For vehicles built before 07/01/2013 if no change the shim to the right … Read more